J.Arumugam v. The State Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED :27.09.2019
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.28342 of 2019 J.Arumugam ..Petitioner vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government Environment and Forest Department Fort. St. George Chennai-9.
2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest Force Panagal Building Saidapet, Chennai-15.
3.The Chief Conservator of Forest Chennai Circle, Chennai-6.
.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to regularise the petitioner's service in the supernumerary post of plot watcher as per G.O.Ms.No.202, Environment and Forest (FR-2) Department, dated 18.12.2013, G.O.(2pa) No.13, Environment and Forest Department, dated 26.03.2018 and in the light of the recommendation made by 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No.5607/2015/pa2, dated 05.02.2019 with all consequential benefits.
For Petitioner : Ms.K.Jenitha For Respondents : Mr.M.Elumalai Government Advocate
O R D E R
Writ Petition is filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to regularise the petitioner's service in the supernumerary post of plot
watcher as per G.O.Ms.No.202, Environment and Forest (FR-2) Department, dated 18.12.2013, G.O.(2pa) No.13, Environment and Forest Department, dated 26.03.2018 and in the light of the recommendation made by 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No.5607/2015/pa2, dated 05.02.2019 with all consequential benefits.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. By consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.
3. The case of the petitioner is that he is working as Plot Watcher in Tiruvallur Range and his initial appointment was in April 2001 as daily wager. The 1st respondent has issued G.O.Ms.No.202, Environment and Forest (FR-2) Department, dated 18.12.2013, G.O.(2pa) No.13, Environment and Forest Department, dated 26.03.2018 for regularisation of service of those who have completed ten years of service. However, the petitioner's service is not regularised. Therefore, the petitioner has made a representation dated 08.07.2019 to the 2nd respondent. However, the petitioner's representation was not considered by the respondents till date. Hence this writ petition.
4. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders within the reasonable time.
5. Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court hereby directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.07.2019 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. The writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar kj
To 1.The Secretary , State of Tamil Nadu Environment and Forest Department Fort. St. George Chennai-9.
2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest Force Panagal Building Saidapet, Chennai-15.
3.The Chief Conservator of Forest Chennai Circle, Chennai-6.
+1cc to Ms.K.Jenitha , Advocate SR.No. 82969 +1 cc to Government Pleader forest Sr.No. 83162 W.P.No.28342 of 2019 A.SK(21/11/2019)